Description:
Calcium hypochlorite is a white, granular or powdered solid with strong oxidizing and disinfecting properties. It acts as a source of chlorine, releasing hypochlorous acid upon dissolution in water, which is highly effective against bacteria and viruses.
Applications:
Primarily used in water treatment for disinfecting drinking water and swimming pools. It is also employed in the textile and paper industries as a bleaching agent. In sanitation, it serves as a powerful disinfectant in food processing plants, hospitals, and public facilities.
In chemical plants, calcium hypochlorite is used for sanitation and bleaching. In oil & gas, it disinfects water injection systems and pipelines. In drilling mud, it controls microbial contamination to maintain fluid integrity.
